Palladium Group (formerly Futures Group) Info Session Wed. 9/30
Wednesday, September 30th, 1:00 – 1:50pm, Crosstown 460…Come learn about this dynamic international consulting firm from alum Rob Segan (‘11)!
Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) Program Officer
The Packard Foundation is a family foundation with $7B in assets and annual grants of $300M. For more than 50 years, the staff of the Foundation has worked on issues of great concern to the founders: improving the lives of children; enabling the creative pursuit of science; advancing reproductive health; conserving and restoring the earth’s natural systems; and supporting and strengthening an array of local nonprofit organizations
The Population and Reproductive Health (PRH) Program Officer, Sub-Saharan Africa (Program Officer), will be a part of a 9-member PRH team and manage a multi-million dollar annual grant budget. Reporting to Tamara Kreinin, the PRH Program Director, the Program Officer will oversee a team of two in Los Altos and three in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The position requires extensive international and domestic travel.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Expertise in adolescent reproductive health, rights, and education within the philanthropic, nonprofit, and public sectors.
- Experience working in Africa (ideally in Ethiopia and other Sub-Saharan Africa countries) and with reproductive health organizations.
- A demonstrated record of success and 7-10 years of experience working with multilateral and development organizations, foundations, and other nonprofit enterprises, and/or international government leaders in developing countries.
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The Medical Missionaries Global Health Fellowship 2016-2017 St. Joseph’s Clinic, Thomassique Haiti
The Medical Missionaries Global Health Fellowship is a competitive, year-long experience for recent college graduates, graduate students, or professionals interested in global health, underserved medicine, and rural healthcare delivery. Each year, two Fellows are placed at St. Joseph's Clinic, located in Haiti's Central Plateau. The Fellows act as liaisons between St. Joseph's Clinic and Medical Missionaries, the Virginia-based organization that founded and supports the Clinic. Their responsibilities include serving as Medical Missionaries’ eyes and ears on the ground, helping coordinate the Clinic’s operations, and managing many of the Clinic's community health programs, including: community health workers, traditional birth assistants, infant malnutrition programs, maternal and child health programs, water purification, and salt iodization. Fellows work closely with the clinic staff of doctors, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists as well as with local community health committees from each of the six outlying villages, to implement and improve these programs. The Fellows have numerous opportunities to shadow the clinic staff, work in the laboratory and pharmacy, and are also responsible for coordinating visiting teams of surgeons and physicians. The Fellowship is unpaid, but all fellowship-associated transportation, flights, living expenses, and evacuation insurance are covered by Medical Missionaries. Although no specific prior experiences are required, strong applicants will have outstanding academic and extracurricular records, a demonstrated commitment to reducing health disparities worldwide, and some exposure to living or working in a resource poor setting. Conversational knowledge of French or Haitian Creole is a plus, but not required.
Please see http://medmissionaries.orgfor more information and how to apply.
Development Manager – Soccer Without Borders
Soccer Without Borders in Cambridge/Boston has a position available. The organization delivers a support and empowerment program packaged around soccer for under-served youth, particularly refugees and immigrants. Currently we run programs in Oakland, Baltimore, Boston and Colorado as well as internationally in Nicaragua and Uganda.
Check out the JD and website below if you're interested.
Global Health Fellows Program Technical Advisor I: Program Cycle Advisor
Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor I: Program Cycle Advisor
Office of Country Support, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Arlington, VA
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-II-P4-136
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual work planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
The Bureau for Global Health (GH) is the USAID/Washington operating unit charged with providing technical support to improve the health of people in the developing world by expanding health services, including family planning/reproductive health and maternal/child health; strengthening health systems; and addressing HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, avian influenza and other public health threats. GH's primary role in the health program area is to strengthen field operations, promote research and technical innovation, and provide leadership and training.
Within GH, the Office of Country Support (OCS) supports the vision and implementation of the Agency's health initiatives (e.g., the Global Health Initiative [GHI], Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Death, and Agency-wide priorities such as USAID Forward). OCS serves as a nexus for informing and coordinating with field programs and strategy development and implementation; As such, it is responsible for direct communication with USAID Mission Health Teams. To undertake this function, OCS manages the USAID/Washington Country Health Team System, working closely with GH staff and across USAID/Washington to provide strong strategic support to the field.
INTRODUCTION:
The Program Cycle Advisor will be based in OCS. As a catalytic office working across GH and Regional Bureaus, OCS is the critical link for ensuring strong support to field mission health programs. OCS plays an essential role as the advocate and a principal coordinator of health technical, strategic and programmatic support through the Country Team System for USAID mission health programs. OCS staff have two primary interrelated responsibilities: 1) developing and strengthening tools and systems; and 2) supporting missions.
The Advisor will ensure coordination and strengthening of the program cycle processes, including: Country Development and Cooperation Strategies (CDCS) reviews, Health Implementation Plans (HIP) reviews, Program Planning and Reporting (PPR) reviews, and support to mission Project Designs. S/he will work closely with GH's Office of Policy, Programs and Planning (P3), GH technical offices and Regional Bureaus, and receive day-to-day guidance from the Team Lead as his/her onsite manager.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Program Cycle Advisor will be primarily responsible for:
Project Design/Program Development:
- Collaborating with OCS staff to develop GH's engagement in the project design process, including tracking project design process across field Missions.
- Working with missions to ensure appropriate GH expertise is fielded for project designs and providing resource materials to design teams in preparation for the design process.
- Coordinating the review/design processes including the communication of the process to key staff across GH Offices.
- Working within OCS on building capacity of staff to lead the project design process.
- Strengthening understanding across GH and field missions of OCS's ability to lead the project design process.
Country Development Coordination Strategy (CDCS):
- Tracking through recordings, the stages of the CDCS review process.
- Working with OCS Regional Teams to increase Country Team understanding and engagement in the CDCS process by conducting orientations; encouraging the staffing of the CDCS review process; building awareness of the phases and strategy level; and promoting the advocacy of GH staff engagement in the Country Team CDCS process involvement.
- Analyzing CDCSs to determine the lessons learned with the various strategies (e.g., how many missions have integrated strategies across the mission portfolio? How successful are integrated development strategies in actually integrating at the implementation level? What are the lessons learned in implementing various types of CDCSs?).
- Promoting learning across field missions on the development of CDCSs, noting the successes and challenges, by building a database of CDCS strategies.
- Promoting the recognition and understanding of OCS's role in the CDCS process.
Program Planning and Reporting (PPR):
- Working with OCS, P3 and technical offices to coordinate and implement the PPR Review process in GH by establishing the review schedule and orienting Country Teams.
- Working with OCS Regional Teams to strengthen Country Team engagement in the PPR review process.
Health Implementation Plan (HIP):
- Working with OCS, P3 and technical offices to coordinate, implement, and strengthen the HIP review process in GH by establishing the review schedule, orienting Country Teams, and working with OCS Regional Teams to strengthen Country Team engagement in the HIP review process.
Other Duties as Assigned
- Other than the primary responsibilities described above, the Advisor will have the responsibility and opportunity to work on a number of activities that contribute to fulfilling OCS priority goals, particularly as they relate to supporting the Country Support Systems and Communications Team.
International and domestic travel approximately 10-15%
Training and professional development (7%)
- Keeping abreast of literature and latest developments in the program cycle processes.
- Deepening knowledge of program cycle processes.
- Participating in interagency and intra-agency working groups as appropriate to SOW.
- Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of GHFP-II.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
- Master's degree or higher in public health, international affairs, or a relevant social science field.
- 0 to seven (7) years' experience working in international health programming, with or without experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
- Strong management, team and facilitation skills.
- Overseas experience desired, preferably in health or other related development sectors.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team, establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excellent skills in oral and written communication to prepare and present analyses, provide guidance, solicit information.
- Knowledge of the theories and principles of international relations, political science, economics, geography, history or other related disciplines to analyze and evaluate factors and conditions involved in the administration of US foreign policy programs related to health is preferred.
- Broad knowledge of international public health issues, including the culture and socio-cultural norms for health programming.
- US citizenship required and US permanent residents.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II's online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by September 25, 2015 by 5:00 pm Eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
Global Health Fellows Program II Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Intern
Global Health Fellows Program II
Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission and Pediatric HIV Intern
Technical Leadership and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Anticipated timeframe: January 2016 - June 2016: Compensated 6 month internship
Location: Washington, DC/Arlington, VA
INT-P5-001
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with Global Health Corps, GlobeMed, Management Systems International and PYXERA Global. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by addressing the Agency's immediate and emerging human capacity needs. The program seeks to accomplish this goal first through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels. These program participants include fellows, interns, corporate volunteers and Foreign Service National professionals. The program then provides substantial performance management and career development support to participants, including annual working planning assistance, and ensures that professional development opportunities are available.
Looking to the future, GHFP-II also seeks to establish a pool of highly-qualified global health professionals that will ensure the Agency's ongoing technical leadership and effectiveness. This objective is supported by an extensive outreach program that brings global health opportunities and specialized career advice to a diverse range of interested individuals, with a particular focus on those underrepresented in the field of global health.
BACKGROUND:
In cooperation with the US Department of State's Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator, other US Government (USG) partners, international organizations, and nongovernmental organizations, USAID provides global technical leadership on the full range of issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; manages numerous research and field support programs; and monitors the impact of the Agency's HIV/AIDS programs. In this endeavor, USAID works very closely with a range of USG agencies involved in the fight against AIDS, such as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, and Peace Corps. More information about PEPFAR may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/global-health.
INTRODUCTION:
The Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric HIV Intern (Intern) will be assigned to the Technical Leadership and Research (TLR) Division of the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) within the Bureau for Global. OHA is the focus of HIV/AIDS technical leadership for USAID and has primary responsibility for leading the Agency's efforts within President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a multibillion, multifaceted approach to combating the disease in more than 120 countries around the world.
OHA supports a variety of pediatric HIV and PMTCT activities. In mid-2014, the "Strengthening High Impact Interventions for an AIDS-free Generation" (AIDSFree) Project was awarded to a consortium of implementing partners led by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. AIDSFree is funded and managed by OHA, and aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of HIV and AIDS interventions.
The Intern's primary scope of work will be to coordinate PMTCT and pediatric HIV technical assistance being offered through AIDSFree. S/he will receive day to day guidance from the PMTCT/Pediatric HIV Medical Officer and the Senior Advisor for the Continuum of Clinical Services in the Office of HIV/AIDS as his/her onsite managers. The intern will also work closely with the entire Technical Leadership and Research Division.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Gaining a greater understanding about PEPFAR and international work being done in the area of HIV/AIDS.
- Gaining experience and expertise in PMTCT and pediatric HIV programming.
- Gaining experience in program coordination.
- Deepening skills in collaboration and coordination within a complex organizational and implementation structure.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting in the coordination of various AIDSFree-supported technical assistance projects focused on PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
- Assisting in the preparation of literature reviews and other analytical work as appropriately related to PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
- Participating in dialogues with AIDSFree partners involved in PMTCT and pediatric HIV.
- Participating in headquarter-based technical assistance to field teams, as appropriate.
- Attending program-related events within and outside USAID, as requested.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational and programming need and/or the Intern's own interests.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled master's or other post-bachelor's degree candidate in a program related to public health, medicine, international development, or a related field; or, completion of such within past 12 months.
- Clinical background and/or knowledge of patient care issues preferred.
- Strong writing and analytic skills.
- Demonstrated experience in research and literature analysis.
- US citizenship or US permanent residency required.
COMPENSATION:
$1,680 bi-weekly (exempt, salaried position).
TO APPLY:
Detailed information, including an online application and instructions, is available on our website at www.ghfp.net All applications must be submitted by Friday, October 9 2015 at 5:00 pm eastern time.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
Dr. Alok Bhargava to present: Diet Quality, Child Health, and Food Policies in Developing Countries
We are pleased to host Dr. Alok Bhargava, currently a full professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy, on Thursday, October 1 from 2-3pm in CT-305. Dr. Bhargava studied mathematics at Delhi University and economics and econometrics at the London School of Economics.
About his talk: Although the importance of diet quality for improving child health is widely recognized, the roles of environmental factors and the absorption of nutrients for children’s physical growth and morbidity have not been adequately integrated into a policy framework. Moreover, nutrient intakes gradually affect child health, so it is helpful to use alternative tools to evaluate short-term interventions versus long-term food policies. This article emphasizes the role of diet quality reflected in the intake of nutrients such as protein, calcium, and iron for children’s physical growth. Vitamins A and C are important for reducing morbidity. Children’s growth and morbidity affect their cognitive development, which is critical for the future supply of skilled labor and economic growth. Evidence on these issues from countries such as Bangladesh, India, Kenya, the Philippines, and Tanzania is summarized. The supply of nutritious foods is appraised from the viewpoint of improving diet quality.Finally, the roles of educational campaigns and indirect taxes on unhealthy processed foods consumed by the affluent in developing countries are discussed.
Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health
The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows in Public Health (for US doctoral students) has been established since July 2011. To date, 19 Fulbright-Fogarty fellows have completed the program, and 3 trainees are in the field this year.
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Office of Academic Exchange Programs (ECA) of the Department of State have agreed to grow what has been a very successful pilot program. We now plan to increase the number of Fulbright-Fogarty fellows (US graduate students) to ten in the 2016-17 Class based on the quality of the applicants.
The application deadline is October 13, 2015, for the 2016-17 fellows. The sites and countries for the Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowships in Public Health can be found in http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-fogarty-fellowships-in-public-health
Applicants should complete the general academic/research application and in the Special Opportunity section of the online application, select Fulbright-Fogarty Award:
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applicants/application-components/academic
The Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows in Public Health program provides an exciting opportunity for graduate students in medicine and public health to have a substantial introduction to global health research in an international training site. Please share this opportunity widely and rapidly to potential applicants. We do hope to have a strong pool of wonderful candidates for these awards. A short summary of the list of training sites for 2016-17 is attached.
Health and Life Sciences Conference October 30th
Join us again this year as Boston University’s Questrom School of Business hosts its third annual Health and Life Sciences Conference on October 30, 2015.
This full-day conference, A Prescription for Better Healthcare: Disruptive Innovation, Transparency, and Patient Engagement, will focus on the provision of high-value services to patients across the care continuum.
Our lineup for this year’s event features over 30 executive leaders representing Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Scientific, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, American Well, and many more. Please visit the link above for more information and click the button below to purchase your tickets.
More about the conference:
The conference will run from 8:30am-7pm and will consist of several keynote lectures, TED-style "Terrier" Talks, a lightning round, and breakout industry-specific panel discussions. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail reception.
- Industry-focused keynotes will explore innovation and patient engagement across healthcare.
- TED-style Terrier Talks will address specific applications of disruptive innovation across a range of organizations developing new technologies and collaborative models to individualize patient treatment.
- An inaugural Lightning Round will allow local healthcare startups to share their innovations and experience in a fast-paced format.
- A breakout session will offer attendees the opportunity to attend one of five panels focused on transparency and patient engagement within the following industry segments: Payor/Provider, Pharma/Biotech, Devices/Diagnostics, Healthcare Quality, or Personalized Medicine.
We look forward to seeing you on October 30!
Google+ Hangout: Join Seed Global Health, Peace Corps Response and returned Global Health Service Partnership Volunteers
Join Seed Global Health, Peace Corps Response and returned Global Health Service Partnership Volunteers
Learn more about serving with GHSP and how you can become a nurse or physician educator. Hear from Seed Global Health CEO Vanessa Kerry (MD, MSc), Peace Corp Response Recruiter Mike Robie and Returned GHSP Volunteers Esther Johnston (MD, MPH) and David Baure (RN, MN).
Join us on September 22 at 1:30 pm EST. Register here
